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Facts About Breast Cancer |
Cancer is a group of diseases. It occurs when cells become
abnormal and divide without control or order. Every organ
in the body is made up of various kinds of cells. Cells normally
divide in an orderly way to produce more cells when they are
needed.
If cells divide when new cells are not needed, they form
too much tissue. The mass of extra tissue can be benign or
malignant. Benign tumors are not cancer, while malignant tumors
are cancer.
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women.
It is important to examine your breast once every month just
about the week you finish your mensturation. This is called
Breast self - examination (BSE). You could also have Clinical
Breast Examination.
Remember that early detection can save your life.
There are some pre-disposing factors of having Breast Cancer,
but this does not necessarily mean that if one falls under
these factors, one will have Breast cancer. This simply means
risk factors;
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Being a woman
and getting older |
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Those who started mensturation
before the age of 12 |
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Those who reached menopause
late, say over 55 |
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Those who were over 30
when they had their first child |
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Those who were exposed
to contraceptives over a long period |
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Those who have family
relations with Breast Cancer (hereditary) |
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Those who never had children |
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